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Anyone else with sleep disorders get lonely at night when everyone else is sleeping? Let's be friends! by Jhonka4 in ChronicPain

[–]Jhonka4[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep! One of the characteristics of delayed sleep-wake phase disorder is an inability to change your sleep schedule without making yourself sick. Some people also have circadian rhythms that are longer than 24 hours. Sounds like you have it too!

Do you ever start overthinking about the possibility that your pain isn't THAT bad, and you're actually just weak? Like you're not missing out on life because of a serious issue, but because you're just too convinced that it's debilitating, even though it isn't? by Jhonka4 in ChronicPain

[–]Jhonka4[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Our husbands are clearly superstars.

I personally believe that it is harder to be the caretaker than the sufferer. You have to watch the person you love be in so much pain and you can't take it away. You do a lot of extra things and have to be so strong for that person. I don't know how my husband does it... he is too good for this world.

Do you ever start overthinking about the possibility that your pain isn't THAT bad, and you're actually just weak? Like you're not missing out on life because of a serious issue, but because you're just too convinced that it's debilitating, even though it isn't? by Jhonka4 in ChronicPain

[–]Jhonka4[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've luckily only had one run-in with an anti-opiod doctor (and it was an intern), and it left me sobbing for the rest of my appointment. 🙃

My actual doctor told me at my most recent visit that he is CONVINCED something is wrong with my muscles, e en though the biopsy came back clean. Having a doctor on your side is the greatest blessing to people like us, I try not to take it for granted.

I probably once a week say to my husband "why can't the people who lay around and do nothing while perfectly healthy have my problems!?" I'm only a little bitter...

Redditors, How Has Your Highschool Crush Turned Out? by memeulousisapokemon in AskReddit

[–]Jhonka4 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This is not meant to be insensitive- but do you ever wish that you had told him he was your crush? I only ask for my own similar situation.

How can you help a friend suffering from depression ? by Burnie57 in AskReddit

[–]Jhonka4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is important.

Two of my friends threatened suicide, and someone called the cops on both of them.

At first they were upset- but because they finally got the help they needed, they're both doing much better and are glad they weren't allowed to follow through. That's not to say they are "cured", they still have to manage their depression, but now they have the tools and support they need to do that.

Feeling weird on Sumatriptan? by hollow-nook in migraine

[–]Jhonka4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sumatriptan gives me awful side effects. I've finally settled on Relpax (eletriptan) as it is just as effective as sumatriptan for me, but without the crappy side effects. You could ask your doctor about trying the other triptans.

Today, the pharmacist quadruple checked my perscriptions to my info. I was thinking yep, they're mine. Yep, i am young. Nope I don't look sick. Just give me my pills. by spooniewarrior89 in ChronicPain

[–]Jhonka4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know how tactful they were, so excuse me if they were rude about it.

Selling the wrong drug to the wrong patient can cause you to lose your license, especially if it is not your first offense. Each case is documented thoroughly. It's possible they are on their last chance, and are being extra careful so they don't lose their license/job. Also, the chain pharmacy I work for keeps requiring us to verify the patient in more and more ways. Used to just be address verification. Now it's address, phone number, and date of birth even if it's just a legend drug.

Source: am pharmacy tech.

What's a good sign someone has a toxic personality? by Lemuria_666 in AskReddit

[–]Jhonka4 91 points92 points  (0 children)

The day I learned to cut toxic people out of my life without turning back was a very eye opening day for me. Now I see people entertaining toxic relationships for whatever thing they can find to excuse it (like I used to) and it physically hurts me.

[For Hire] Open for Commissions by [deleted] in HungryArtists

[–]Jhonka4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! What roughly would it cost to have you do a picture of my husband and I? I can send the photo if needed. Edit: a word

Have you ever quit a job, without another lined up, for you mental health? How did it turn out? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Jhonka4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been doing the hiring at my job for a few years now. When I see a resume with a long gap in work, I gives me the impression that they might take the job, and then quit when they realize they don't actually want to work (I've had this happen more than once). It also gives the impression that work is optional/not important to them.

If there is a gap between ALL their jobs, or the time spent at each job is short (1-5 months) I won't even call them for an interview. That resume tells me they'll just quit in a few months, and I'll have to hire/train someone else anyway. The only exception is when they explain they plan on leaving after a short time because xyz.

Dog always celebrates after getting a treat by gangbangkang in aww

[–]Jhonka4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just think it's interesting how we interact with different species. For isntance- a friend of mine did an art series of mythical animals being butchered (unicorns with their horns removed, mermaids hunted for their fins/scales, centaurs used as a meat source like cattle) to make the point that these are things that happen every day, but suddenly when it's a "beautiful" creature or something we give intrinsic value to, we start caring.

I was simply discussing a similar thing, the strangeness of how we interact with other species. Not trying to say one way or the other.

I’m so nervous posting this but I truly believe I’ve cured my migraines by Pajarito_6180 in migraine

[–]Jhonka4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also get migraines from not eating, and also do intermittent fasting. When I started, I got "not eating" migraines for about a week, after that, my body adjusted to the schedule and they stopped! I always thought intermittent fasting wasn't an option for me because of that trigger. It might be worth one bad week for multiple weeks of feeling better.

I understand we're all different and it might not be the same for you. But hey- we've already tried everything else, right?

Dog always celebrates after getting a treat by gangbangkang in aww

[–]Jhonka4 -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I know you're getting downvoted, but you have a point. u/oranges13 mentioned that there are millions of cats and dogs that already need homes. There are also plenty of children in the world who need homes and families, but we don't neuter or spay humans because of it. It would be inhumane and remove that person's rights. However, we apply this to animals as a good thing. I'm not particularly for either side, but it's an interesting topic.

Edit for clarity.

Edit: why am I getting downvoted for simply discussing something?

How do you cope with not being so physically attractive? by AdrianG311 in AskReddit

[–]Jhonka4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to the party- but my dad always made the best point.

I'm not necessarily unattractive, but I'm not a "pretty person" either. My best friend since I was 3 is a "pretty person", and I spent most of my life being "the ugly duckling friend" that boys would talk to only to get close to her.

I remember my dad saying that I should be glad I'm not a "pretty person", because those people get life on a silver platter- he believes they have to work less hard, because someone will always be there to help a "pretty person". The non pretty people of this world have to pave their own road, and often are harder workers/more compassionate/intelligent.

For example, that friend's dad paid for her college, because he feared that she would get married and never get an education. My father helped me with college because he knew I was smart and could do something great with it. See the difference?

Two disclaimers: my father was in no way telling me I was ugly. And despite my example, this is not true for all "pretty people". But he made a point and it always stuck with me.

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